Matter and Atoms



  • Jefferson Lab "It's Elemental"- Includes the Periodic Table with links to helpful information on the discovery and uses of each element. Also included is a printable Periodic Table, "How to Calculate the # of Protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom", "How to make a model of an atom", etc. There are also online games including "Element Flash Cards", "Element Math, Element Crossword Puzzles, etc.
  • Chem4Kids - basic information about the discovery of the element and where it can be found.
  • Chemical Elements.com - just for the most basic info - no details

In our Library:
Reference books - The Elements - Ref 546
Non-fiction - 546 (Books on individual elements)
Kids Discover Magazine - Atoms (March 2006 issue)

Videos:
Video 546 - Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Video 546 - The Periodic Table

Guided Reading:
Level L/M 540 - A history of super science
Level L/M 540 Crazy Chemistry
Level Y/Z 540 - Mixtures, compounds and solutions
Level U/V 546 - Acids & Bases
Level V 546 - Acids & Bases
Level Y/Z 546 - Nonmetals
Level Y/Z 669 - Metals
Level Y/Z 541 - Chemical reactions